Results of the Crusades

Trade

I. Positive Results

A. Increased the level of trade

B. Introduced fabrics, perfumes, and spices

C. Created New Markets

II. Negative Results

A. N/A

The Church

I. Positive Results

A. Brought more power to the Church

II. Negative Results

A. Popes argued with feudal monarchs over power

B. Did not heal the split between Roman and Byzantine churches

Feudal Rulers

I. Positive Results

A. Increased power of Feudal Monarchs

B. Some rulers gained respect and loyalty for fighting in the crusades

II. Negative Results

A. Increased taxes

Money Economy and Serfdom

I. Positive Results

A. Growth of the economy

B. Nobles allowed peasants to pay rent in money

II. Negative Results

A. Finance of the journey to the “Holy Land”

A Wider World View

I. Positive Results

A. China was discovered

B. Expanded European horizons

II. Negative Results

A. Wars broke out between people that didn’t know each other existed